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Trepidation
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
fearful
state; a state of
concern
or hesitation.
●
An
involuntary
trembling
, sometimes an effect of
paralysis
, but usually
caused
by
terror
or fear.
●
In Astronomy:
A
libration
of the
starry
sphere
in the Ptolemaic system; a
motion
ascribed
to the
firmament
, to
account
for certain
small changes in the
position
of the
ecliptic
and of the stars.
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Origin
trepidation
English
trepidatio
Latin
trepido
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Agitation
Apprehension
Consternation
Fear
Hesitation
Worry
Quaking
Quivering
Related
Apprehension
Nervousness
Unease
Hesitancy
Ambivalence
Wariness
Uneasiness
Puzzlement
Discomfort
Scepticism
Confusion
Dread
Hesitations
Misgivings
Reticence
Uncertainty
Anxiousness
Consternation
Disquiet
Fear
Frustration
Incredulity
Disappointment
Hesitance
Tension
Suspicion
Disbelief
Sadness
Worry
Anguish
Sorrow
Despair
Pessimism
Excitement
Bewilderment
Grief
Skepticism
Bafflement
Anxiety
Hesitation
Caution
Guilt
Enthusiasm
Horror
Joy
Elation
Terror
Desperation
Urgency
Fears
Worries
Danger
Panic
Doubt
Outrage
Anger
Exasperation
Tentativeness
Regret
Bemusement
Contempt
Giddiness
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